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Tens of thousands of people marched through Kosovo's capital on Tuesday, protesting against the war crimes trial of the country's former president and other ex-guerrillas.

From Barron's

At the start of 2025, Santorini and nearby parts of the Aegean Sea were rattled by tens of thousands of earthquakes.

From Science Daily

When analyzing tens of thousands of samples computationally, it is easy to forget that each one represents a person who volunteered for research, donated blood, and hoped their participation would help others.

From Science Daily

The resulting film - A Shot at Glory - is not considered one of his finest works, but it is still recalled fondly by Scottish fans who turned out in their thousands to watch it being filmed.

From BBC

Kyiv said 12 regions were hit, damaging infrastructure and leaving thousands without power in the southern city of Odesa.

From BBC